Stanford PD Community Blog

Too often health and medical news reporting is unreliable, at best – ten years ago one study found nearly 90% of all health news stories contained inaccurate information, and it’s only gotten more difficult since then to sort out the useful information from hype, advertisements, or genuinely fake news. In the effort to make their stories catch readers’ eyes, journalists frequently mistake, exaggerate, or spin reports. Often reporters also miss details that make all the difference when it comes to transforming research findings into useful medical treatment.

With special guest Teresa Baker, PT, DPT

Join us May 23  at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT for Let’s Keep Moving With APDA: FAQs About Exercise & Physical Therapy.  In this new episode, hosted by special guest Teresa Baker, PT, DPT, Clinical Research Physical Therapist, from Boston University and the APDA National Rehabilitation Resource Center for Parkinson’s Disease, we will answer some of the most common questions about physical therapy as a treatment for PD symptoms as well as some of the challenges they most frequently see among their PD patients. Teresa will answer audience questions live during the program.

It can be difficult to understand how research that is being done now in a lab will benefit people with PD in “real life” so the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is bringing you this special episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts with APDA-funded researchers as guest speakers. Register now to for this APDA webinar, taking place on Monday, May 1, 12pm PT, to hear first-hand about their current research projects and their potential to help people with PD.

La Asociación Estadounidense de la Enfermedad de Parkinson (APDA) ofrece el seminario web GRATUITO en español, Café con el médico: ¡Pregúntele al médico cualquier cosa sobre la EP! (también conocido como Café con la doctora: ¡Pregúntele a la doctora todo sobre la EP!) el viernes 21 de abril a las 9 am PT.

Dr. Gilbert Hosts has a very special edition in April, which is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month! She will not only discuss ways to engage with the PD community and raise awareness, but also help you learn more about PD by answering some of the most popular and unanswered questions she receives from people with PD and care partners! Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on Wednesday, April 17, 1pm PT.